Why did so many Democrats run for the nomination in 2020, especially so many who arguably were...

[Pres Mike]

The DNC wanted Hillary to win in 2016. So they scheduled the debates at very weird times to minimze viewership and minimze any attempts at Sanders hurting her. Like Saturday evenings or the day before Thanksgiving.

The DNC was called out for this, rightfully so. In attempt to be 100% in 2020, they did everything they could to avoid anyone calling them out in 2020.

So the first two debates would be two nights, 10 by 10. Random.

So everyone and their grandma had a chance to share the stage with Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. Why not use it? Sure, they'd probably not get the nomination. But a good performance might get you a cabinet job. Or write a book.

Honestly, I think the DNC went too far. I would never allow a 20 person debate. The top 10 polling canidates and thats it. The 2016 RNC did it right. Want to debate? Have a kiddie table debate debate lol